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  • Title: [Recurrent syncope without angina: an uncommon presentation of coronary spasm].
    Author: Pinar Bermúdez E, García Alberola A, López Candel J, Vicente Vera T, Valdés Chavarri M.
    Journal: Rev Esp Cardiol; 1997 Oct; 50(10):733-7. PubMed ID: 9417565.
    Abstract:
    We report the case of a 64-year-old patient admitted for repetitive syncope as an isolated clinical manifestation probably due to coronary artery spasm. The patient had no history of previous cardiac disease, and was studied because of two nonspecific syncopes. Long-term electrocardiographic monitoring showed many episodes of transient ST segment elevation, associated with premature ventricular beats and runs of ventricular tachycardia. Coronary angiography during ergonovine infusion was performed to confirm the diagnosis. We discuss the incidence of coronary spasm provoking syncope and the need to establish a correct diagnosis in order to administer an effective therapy to the patient.
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